News for 'South Zone'

Kerala Secures Top Spot at South Zone Track Cycling Championship

Kerala Secures Top Spot at South Zone Track Cycling Championship

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Kerala emerged as the overall champions at the Asmita Khelo India Women's League South Zone Track Cycling Championship, held in Karyavattom, securing a total of 35 medals. Tamil Nadu finished as runners-up, followed by Karnataka and Telangana.

Forced changes in South Zone squad for Duleep semis

Forced changes in South Zone squad for Duleep semis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Azharuddeen was the vice-captain of the side, and now that role has been handed to Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan.

Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Tilak Varma was in fine touch for Hampshire recently, smashing 100, 56, 47 and 112 in four innings for the English county side.

Duleep Trophy: Jagadeesan ton puts South Zone on top

Duleep Trophy: Jagadeesan ton puts South Zone on top

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Narayan Jagadeesan blended caution with aggression in right proportions during his undefeated knock of 148 as South Zone were comfortably placed at 297 for three against North Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the BCCI-CEG ground in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Post-fire, MCD cracks down on unauthorised shops in South Delhi

Post-fire, MCD cracks down on unauthorised shops in South Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is initiating a sealing drive against unauthorised commercial establishments in South Delhi. This action follows recent incidents, including a deadly fire in Malviya Nagar and a building collapse near Saket, which exposed widespread violations of building bye-laws and licence conditions.

South Zone outclass West to win Duleep Trophy

South Zone outclass West to win Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

South Zone applied finishing touches to their superiority across the last four days, defeating West Zone by 75 runs to win the Duleep Trophy.

North Zone rout South Zone

North Zone rout South Zone

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

North Zone routed South Zone by eight wickets on the third day of their Duleep Trophy match at the Sardar Patel Gujarat stadium at Motera on Monday.

South Zone beat East Zone to lift Deodhar Trophy for 9th time

South Zone beat East Zone to lift Deodhar Trophy for 9th time

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Having stuttered in the chase, Parag's yet another quickfire knock -- 95 from 65 balls with eight fours and five sixes -- revived East Zone's hopes of turning the tables on South Zone.

West Zone run-out South Zone

West Zone run-out South Zone

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Six run-outs proved costly for defending champions South Zone as they lost the Deodhar Trophy match by two runs.

South Zone fight back

South Zone fight back

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Chasing 501 in the fourth innings, South Zone were 171 for 2 against England 'A' at close on the third and penultimate day of the Duleep Trophy match.\n\n

South Zone edge out Central

South Zone edge out Central

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

South Zone beat Central Zone by seven runs in the Deodhar Trophy limited overs league match.

Dravid, Karthik steady South Zone

Dravid, Karthik steady South Zone

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Rahul Dravid (118) and Dinesh Karthik (103) combined to rescue South Zone from a top-order collapse, guiding them to a 348-run second innings lead against Central Zone on the third and penultimate day of their Duleep Trophy match in Bangalore on Saturday.

The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China

The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gwadar is viewed as a critical pearl in China's maritime strategy as it would give a permanent logistical footprint near an important choke point - the Strait of Hormuz and the oil rich Persian Gulf, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Bahutule, Powar rattle South Zone

Bahutule, Powar rattle South Zone

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

The former Mumbai teammates claimed seven wickets to bowl out South Zone for 219. West Zone in reply were four for 2.

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Mayank Agarwal, vice-captain of South, Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw have come to this match riding on heaps of runs that they have made in the previous Ranji season.

Why China's Bangladesh Push Should Worry India

Why China's Bangladesh Push Should Worry India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Beijing clearly intends to extend the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Bangladesh as part of its larger Maritime Belt and Road Initiative to boost its Indian Ocean presence.

How El Nino and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

How El Nino and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

Rediff.com5 days ago

Climate experts explain how El Nino and climate change are intricately linked, with El Nino delaying monsoon onset and climate change intensifying rainfall. This new reality is altering the Indian monsoon's behaviour, leading to short-duration, high-intensity rain spells, especially in western and northwestern regions.

Duleep Trophy: Out-of-favour India batter to lead South Zone

Duleep Trophy: Out-of-favour India batter to lead South Zone

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Out of favour India batter Hanuma Vihari will be leading the South Zone squad in the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament.

80,000 fans roar as Mexico ends FIFA World Cup curse

80,000 fans roar as Mexico ends FIFA World Cup curse

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Mexico celebrated a historic 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the World Cup at the Azteca stadium, breaking a seven-game opening day curse.

Major Muharram tragedy averted in Mumbai as man held with 15K rat poison capsules

Major Muharram tragedy averted in Mumbai as man held with 15K rat poison capsules

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

A man was apprehended in Mumbai for distributing suspicious tablets during a procession. One person who consumed a pill experienced adverse symptoms like vomiting and discomfort, though they are now out of danger. Police have registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita section 123, and further investigation is ongoing.

South Zone beats East Zone by 13 runs

South Zone beats East Zone by 13 runs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

A sparkling century by Barrington Rowland helped South Zone beat East Zone with two balls to spare and earn four points in the Deodhar Trophy match.

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

R Sai Kishore came up with a splendid all-round show as South Zone trumped North Zone by two wickets in a thrilling finish in the rain-hit semi-final.

Sometimes Trump and I don't see eye to eye: Netanyahu

Sometimes Trump and I don't see eye to eye: Netanyahu

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his actions amid growing resentment over an emerging US-Iran deal, asserting that Iran would never possess nuclear weapons. He faced criticism from opposition figures like Naftali Bennett and addressed concerns about Israel's security zones and relations with the US.

Zaheer demolishes South Zone

Zaheer demolishes South Zone

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

West Zone need 76 runs more to register an outright victory after they bowled out South Zone for 211 in the second innings

South Zone falter in first innings

South Zone falter in first innings

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

North Zone medium pacers made most of the grassy wicket at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, bundling out South Zone for a paltry 157 in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy match.

South Zone come back hard

South Zone come back hard

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

South Zone dismissed East for a modest 163 in the second Innings, after conceding a lead of 109 runs, and then scored 113 for three wickets by close on the penultimate day of the Duleep Trophy match, chasing 273 for victory in a minimum of 120 overs.

South Zone poised for victory

South Zone poised for victory

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

Set a victory target of 419, West were 60 for 3 in their second innings at stumps on the penultimate day of the Duleep Trophy match against South Zone.

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce, vows to fight

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce, vows to fight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

In a statement issued following the announcement of the US-mediated deal, Qassem characterised the agreement as a 'humiliating' and 'shameful' surrender of Lebanese sovereignty that prioritises Israeli and American dictates over the nation's independence.

South Zone facing huge defeat

South Zone facing huge defeat

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

South Zone were 158 for five in the second innings after following on the third day of the Duleep Trophy league match against Central Zone.

Karthik ton puts South Zone in control

Karthik ton puts South Zone in control

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Rampaging Dinesh Karthik lit up third day's proceedings with his second century of the match to put South Zone in firm control of the Duleep Trophy final against West Zone in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Adani Power to invest Rs 2 trn over 5 years

Adani Power to invest Rs 2 trn over 5 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced a capital expenditure programme of over 2 trillion for Adani Power, aiming for 45 gigawatts (Gw) capacity in five years, including a significant entry into nuclear power with a target of 10 Gw by 2035 through Adani Atomic Energy.

'Back Our Own Strengths': Shafali's Simple Plan To Beat Australia

'Back Our Own Strengths': Shafali's Simple Plan To Beat Australia

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Shafali Verma believes that keeping the game plan simple is the best way for India to get the better of Australia in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup clash at Lord's on Sunday.

South Zone favourites against defending champions East

South Zone favourites against defending champions East

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

A formidable South Zone team will start as clear favourites against defending champions East Zone in the semi-final of the Duleep Trophy starting from on Sunday at the VDCA ground.

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City has opened the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, amid a backdrop of protests around the capital.

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Japanese PM's visit to Assam comes amid festering uneasiness in Tokyo about Beijing's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Karthik rescues South Zone with superb ton

Karthik rescues South Zone with superb ton

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman flopped with the bat but Team India discard Dinesh Karthik slammed a whirlwind 153 as South Zone posted 329 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match against Central Zone in Bangalore on Thursday. In reply, Central Zone were 30 for no loss at stumps, with Tanmay Srivastava (13) and Shivakant Shukla (11) in the middle, still 299 runs behind South's first innings' total.

Malfunctioning CCTV Cameras Raise Safety Concerns in Delhi's MCD Schools

Malfunctioning CCTV Cameras Raise Safety Concerns in Delhi's MCD Schools

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A recent report reveals that a significant percentage of CCTV cameras installed in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools are non-functional, raising concerns about safety and surveillance.

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Divya Nair shares the recipe for the perfectly-cooked salmon to be served with imperfect-looking mushroom pt and mashed potatoes, cooked with lots of love.

South Zone beat West Zone by 250 runs

South Zone beat West Zone by 250 runs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2006

They claimed four points in their Duleep Trophy opening tie.

Mohan Yadav's Family Land Deals Raise Conflict Of Interest Questions

Mohan Yadav's Family Land Deals Raise Conflict Of Interest Questions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's family is under scrutiny after an Indian Express newspaper report revealed their extensive land purchases in Ujjain, particularly in areas benefiting from state infrastructure projects, raising questions of propriety and conflict of interest.